Cycling to Work in Bengaluru | World Bicycle Day

It's #WorldBicycleDay and Deccan Herald's Rajath Sharma decided to give cycling to work a shot.
Will he succeed?
Find out.
Edit: 1:17 - It should say off Kanakapura Road and NOT Kanakapura.
#WorldBicycleDay2022 #Cycling4India #StayHealthy #Cyclists #BicycleDay2022 #Bengaluru

[@ranjithkumar037]

I cycle to work for a 50kms round trip. In 2017 I started cycling to work to go on time and save myself from a PIP since I used to be regular late comer at office. It improved my mental and physical health. Become a hobby. Gave a disciplined lifestyle. Many started cycling look at me. Now I’m doing weekend long rides (150-200kms) along with daily commute. Have a target of 400kms per week. The concern is, the autowalas, bikers, corporate cabs, sometimes BMTC buses won’t respect my space and give a very hard time. End of the day I just need to protect myself and also contribute to nature and society.

[@vamsidhargupta3233]

What cycle model do you use for your commute ?

[@ranjithkumar037]

@@vamsidhargupta3233 I have Leox and Polygon Xtrada 5.

[@ranjithkumar037]

Since many are asking about the sweating problem which spoils the office attire, below are my recommendations, Two things, one is I start early from home, put on some light music(also be aware of surroundings 🤷‍♂️) and cycle stress less, still I sweat out so I wrap around some light cloth just in the back collar of the shirt. Wear a good sweat absorbent Inner sleeve and will wash it every single day before going to bed. Two is when I try to beat the time laps, so I wear just a T-shirt and keep the inner sleeve and shirt in the backpack. After reaching office will just walk around the parking lot/common gathering space till the sweat is complete dried(15~mins) and then change to the shirt in the men’s room. Also a head band is mandatory to prevent the sweat from dripping out over the face and a full face band(from decathlon) to avoid tanning and dust.

[@abhi4u20]

Offcies should have bath and changing room area.

[@Pavankumar-zo6rn]

Editing is next level 🔥💯

[@manojgowda5141]

I see these days many people are using bicycles for thier work. Really appreciate the growth, meanwhile govt shld fasten the infra for it, so that this change can reduce the congestion in roads and also CO2 emission..

[@satishb8286]

I cycle to work from Ramamurthy Nagar to Belandur. Since ORR is jammed most of the time, I take other routes to get to office. I end up pedaling 22 km instead of 14 and reach office/home in an hour or less, markedly less time than using a motor vehicle.

[@sriharshamadananth1276]

Awesome

[@deganath106]

@@sriharshamadananth1276 where do you change your dress.

[@sayankundu2092]

What do you wear ? How do you maintain office dress code in that case ? Isn't it difficult to cycle while wearing formals ?

[@deganath106]

@@sayankundu2092 yeah , same doubt

[@ranjithkumar037]

@@sayankundu2092 Even I cycle to work 47kms round trip. Two things, one is I start early from home, put on some light music(also be aware of surroundings 🤷‍♂️) and cycle stress less, still I sweat out so I wrap around some light cloth just in the back collar of the shirt. Wear a good sweat absorbent Inner sleeve and will wash it every single day before going to bed. Two is when I try to beat the time laps, so I wear just a T-shirt and keep the inner sleeve and shirt in the backpack. After reaching office will just walk around the parking lot/common gathering space till the sweat is complete dried(15~mins) and then change to the shirt in the men’s room. Also a head band is mandatory to prevent the sweat from dripping out over the face and a full face band(from decathlon) to avoid tanning and dust.

[@Albetroz1415]

Maybe BMRCL shouldn't take 500 years to complete a single metro line, that might also help 🤡

[@ritwikmukherjee6455]

At one point I thought 2 metro lines were enough for BMRCL to construct in Bengaluru, and they have done so in the peak areas of Bengaluru (me not being a Bangalorean). Little did I know the peak places of Bengaluru, and the actual plans that BMRCL has for Namma Metro. 500 years is an understatement it seems 🤭🤭🤭.

[@stan4902]

I am with you chief 💀

[@saranbhatia8809]

If u want to stay motivated and fit then walk n cycle!!

[@RKLale]

Very nice video. Meaningful. Motivating to use cycle to work

[@poornimabisineer7436]

I love to cycle...a very well made video

[@sagolsemkennedy9858]

I was thinking to travel more by cycle and your video really inspire me. Good work 👍

[@SoumikSikdar]

I cycle to work, around 54 km round trip in Kolkata. Initially I used to feel exhausted after returning, but now I got over it.

[@teevidekho495]

Same here 54 kms daily but take sleep for 8 hrs

[@meghav2192]

This is amazing 🤩

[@anunay1718]

too good and i have also bought a cycle recently for daily commute in Lucknow

[@jishnukk1149]

Thank you for this video.. tommorow my cycle will be delivered, and I was scared to start using cycle in Bengaluru especially for my office travel. this gave me some hope. lets see how the journey feels.

[@varshachoudhary9340]

Well executed 👏

[@alexfernandes7629]

Lovely!! Too good❤. I'm currently in WFA mode but will soon be joining work on site in Mumbai. Have been planning to cycle to work. Your video is so inspiring

[@venkateshgiduguusa562]

I am impressed. I shall cycle to work at least once in a fortnight to start with.

[@xyz-ru4cu]

Wow these people are beautiful part of banglore....even I also use cycle to my work...let's make this city like German....

[@protograde2723]

If you don't want to get tired and sweaty, either ride in lower gears or use a bicycle with electric assist. Trust me, sweating increases when we increase the cadence and try to accelerate.

[@nikhilmantri5802]

I started cycling to the office in March 2023. I travel from Electronic City to Kadubeesanahalli 20 km one way so total of around 40 km a day. The biggest advantage I found was time saved. It takes me around 1 hour 15 minutes on cycle one way in peak traffic, while the car takes around 2 hours for the same distance.

[@always3541]

Osm report

[@bharathcv1571]

ನಾನು ಚಿಕ್ಕಮಗಳೂರು ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯವನು, ನಾನು ಇತ್ತೀಚಿಗೆ ಸೈಕಲ್ ಹೊಂದಿದ್ದು, office ಗೆ ಸೈಕಲ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಹೋಗುವ ಅನುಭವವೇ ಬೇರೆ, ಬಹಳ ಖುಷಿಯಾಗುತ್ತದೆ, ಬೇರೆಯವರು ಏನೇ ಹೇಳಬಹುದು ಆದರೆ ಬದಲಾವಣೆ ನಮ್ಮಿಂದಲೇ ಆರಂಭ ಆಗಬೇಕು

[@adeshyadav7668]

I think All big person like GM Bosch, and other big personality i.e.why all big and reputed cycle co.are situated in Bangalore.sadar Naman to Mayor and others who made cycle track

[@MZ-gt3sw]

Why to get ready for cycle ride specially, just go the old way. Buy a city bicycle, wear office clothes and there would not be a chaos and extra carry (cycle specific clothes, office clothes together) on for Cycling to work

[@avanikavya]

I read they do this in the Netherlands. They dress for their destination activity. I find that simpler too.

[@protograde2723]

It's fine as long as they know how to ride and the weather is pleasant.

[@lalithrockz]

Its fine if they are cool with it. I am going to try with change of clothes because I know I sweat too much.

[@ArunSharma136]

It is definitely doable, I do it 25 km daily

[@srinivasanrajagopalan2287]

I am in Tamil Nadu in Tirunelveli, near Kanyakumari. I cycle to work ever day

[@user-wt6qm2ih6v]

Good information

[@alpeshbhatt4306]

I show satya Sankar ji and shilpi ji vdo. The vdo give me lots up inspiration to go office cycle . Thanks friend

[@aresharmajee]

I wish we had cycle lanes in ORR 🥲 I love to travel with my cycle to office. ❤

[@alkasoli4002]

Wow

[@SureshBabu-qn6vf]

Hope more people use cycles

[@ceasarseenu]

I've been cycling to the office since 2017. Though the distance to my office is not that much, I still enjoy doing it.

[@sarvagya1994]

I cycle to work in haridwar Uttrakhand. Getting a good speed on the 7km of the highway its fun

[@vijayramachandran3559]

Traffic police need to harshly penalize dangerous driving especially wrong side driving and footpath riding. This itself will make it more safe for cycling and pedestrians

[@modestusshilongo6290]

The world need to realize that low income populations should be provided with bicycle lines in Townships and Cities

[@amitabhthakur1]

I am also commuting to office in HAL by cycle from last 12 years.

[@pradorocks25]

On the occasion of world bicycle day, I'm reminded of an episode during my teens. I used to go for early morning tuitions daily. One day as usual i woke up brushed my teeth and drank a cup of water to start off my day. My mother came smiling to me. Before i could even think why she was smiling at me she lifted her hand and spanked me hard on my bum. She punished me for a mistake i did a few months ago but was waiting for the right time to spank me. My butts were on fire. I found it hard to cycle to tuition since cycling requires constant pedalling. The more i pedalled the more my buttocks stung. I had to stop at times to soothe my bum and then resume cycling.....😫

[@ds3349]

Cars need to be controlled.....easy way is making it really difficult to get a car loan ....n prohibitibe parking fees in office

[@praveenX]

We need dedicated cycle tracks. Sharing roads with other vehicles is just very very risky. Build infrastructure, separate it physically with rest of the road, dedicate it for cycles, and you will see the volume.

[@LKG-yi7xs]

Nice

[@taksha0]

What is stopping me is I love my life. I want to be alive. Have you seen Blore roads?

[@harshsingh4800]

Worst than it are the midless people who can hop on from anywhere

[@bioscope9404]

I started cycling to office recently 40km round trip. I was enjoying as it was faster then car almost equivalent to bike. unfortunately, due to unpredictable weather, water log up to knee deep near Varthur lake, caring Laptop. I found it difficult and move back to running for my health

[@teevidekho495]

You can go walking till some kms and take public transport like metro bus etc 😊

🚲🖖☮️

[@triprjt7857]

If someone from Bangalore wants to tag along a 150-200 km cycle trip nearby bangalore, you can reply to this comment. I have been cycling to work since 2019. Ofcourse subtract the COVID years lol. I look forward to seeing more cycle goers in Bangalore.

[@blinDTiger0.01]

3:54 isn't it the Cradiac Gunner Pro?

[@lalithrockz]

Anyone inthe comments who can suggest me good bike that can handle 130 kgs of weight and be comfortable at the same time?

[@akshayarun0]

Which is the foldable cycle that the mayor is using, could you please let us know?

[@barath961]

Btwin

[@barath961]

Tilt 120 model

[@nainakapilaa9715]

Buy from decathlon

[@dr.ummermasood1486]

Giant escape is my ride

[@swamybro]

Is it really working? Or motor cyclists taken over this route?

[@notthesamagain]

That's an amazing initiative but still amuses me that all of them still HAVE to go to the office to do their job on their computer. The car and real estate industry are still winning with their lobby pressuring for people to commute to offices even after COVID pandemic... We've learnt NOTHING

[@Blrtraffic]

How come you missed me ???, I cycle 50km per day

[@teevidekho495]

Cycle tracks. ......that is for rickshaw ppl

[@KAlpha09]

5:10 do we have a progress report on Phase 1? I love cycling, but in namma oru? A big NO! Been averaging 50kms of commuting for the last 15yrs and I find cycling the most dangerous on Bangalore roads. On a bicycle, you are invisible to most road users. I have tried, been knocked down a couple of times, and had several near misses. The forever bad roads will take a toll on your body. You'll notice body aches or back pain by the time you enter your 30s. You are exposed to dust, noise, and smoke all the time. Cons far outweigh pros.

[@nainakapilaa9715]

You should choose a different and safer route

[@raghuram7654]

@@nainakapilaa9715 give practical idea

[@lalithrockz]

​@@raghuram7654 maybe navigating inside colonies in between is safe? Because there are routes that only bikes can pass through.

[@manojmaitydm]

Actual reason is cycle is considered as low standard for lower class people.

[@sandeepkumarrawat8326]

Shilpi Sahu is the duplicate of Kiran Rao.

[@realstar73]

Isme Naya kya hai

[@Sagarpawar-ix7ky]

Its nothing but cycling to death

[@No-ec4wv]

why

[@Sagarpawar-ix7ky]

​@@No-ec4wv so many people are near to death ...where the fear of hit and run by bikes and cars

[@lalithrockz]

​@@Sagarpawar-ix7kybro they are doing it for so many years and with the traffic they are in, it suits them.

[@ajeetpalbhai7479]

ತಿಕ್ಕ ಮುಚ್ಕೊಂಡು ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತಾಡಿ

[@Getdown2business1]

Vasanth nagar to mg road 😂 U call that commute

[@zurialg]

@cyclingzens